Home Canning - KitchenAid KSEG700ESS2 User Manual

Check f orflatness byplacing thestraight edge ofaruler a cross the
bottom ofthecookware. While y ourotate t heruler, nospace o r
light s hould b evisible between itand thecookware.
Use flat-bottomed cookware forbest c ooking results a nd energy
efficiency. The cookware should b eabout thesame size asthe
cooking area outlined onthecooktop. Cookware should n ot e xtend
more than
W' (1.3 cm) outside the area.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Aluminum
Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
May leave aluminum residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Home Canning
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods,
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at
the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
•
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
•
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
• May scratch the cooktop.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
• May scratch the cooktop.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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